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Attempted Carjacking at Pasadena Cadillac Dealership

Monday, August 24, 2026 | 6:41 am

Pasadena police are investigating an attempted carjacking at a Cadillac dealership on East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena Police Lieutenant Anthony Russo said. Russo said officers responded at about 2:27 p.m. Saturday to the 3400 block of East Colorado after rep... More »

Extreme Heat, Fire Danger Expected in SoCal all Week

Sunday, August 23, 2026 | 5:01 am

Southern California is in the grips of a long heat wave that will continue through at least next weekend, forecasters said Sunday. The temperature is expected to reach at least 94 degrees in downtown Los Angeles on Sunday, and above 100 in parts of the San Fer... More »

LA County Superior Court Warns Against Recent Jury Duty Scam

Saturday, August 22, 2026 | 4:41 am

The Los Angeles County Superior Court warned residents Friday about a jury duty scam involving callers falsely claiming that people missed jury service and could face arrest. The scam involves callers claiming that a person failed to report for jury duty and h... More »

Lawmakers Gut Major DUI Reform Through ‘Hostile Amendments’

Friday, August 21, 2026 | 5:04 am

A California Senate committee just gutted one of the state’s most substantial DUI reform bills in years, despite widespread support from other lawmakers and families of drunk driving victims. The bill would have required in-car breathalyzers for anyone convict... More »

Officials Urge Families to Raise Awareness About Fentanyl

Friday, August 21, 2026 | 3:47 am

Federal drug enforcement officials in Los Angeles were urging parents and families Friday to help educate young people about the dangers of fentanyl as the nation marks the fifth National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day. This year’s observance carries th... More »

Catalytic Converter Thefts Drive July Crime Increase in Altadena

Thursday, August 20, 2026 | 6:25 am

Crime increased in Altadena in July, driven in part by a rise in thefts of catalytic converters, the commander of the Altadena Sheriff’s Station told the Altadena Town Council Tuesday night. Capt. Ethan Marquez said crews appear to be entering the area, quickl... More »